harrishs

I bought this at a antique shop and the guy called it a boat anchor-----for $25-----It is a Minnesota Model D hand crank-----sold by Sears from 1900-1910---according to Issmacs----all parts are there and move (slowly) It is really dirty and I have my work cut out for me-----including some wood gluing on the carved case and cleaning. Any suggestions? I love it anyway----even if the store guy thought it should be used for an anchor......

LauraRG

It's lovely... escpecially the carving on the case. Wow!! (My dad owns a marina and that's much prettier than any boat anchor I ever saw.)

Laura

Charlee

Nice!! I'd have surely had that one as an "anchor" on my machine desk!!

Janis

I want a 'boat anchor' and have been telling everyone I know locally about wanting one. I wonder if I'll find one soon. After seing what everyone on the Vintage machines site has done with them, I want to try my hand at one too. I love the carving on your case. Good luck!!
Janis

nanna-up-north

Oh what a lovely anchor. And you'll have her sewing beautiful stitches before you can click your ruby slippers and say, 'you've found a loving home'. Congratulations.... and enjoy the work ahead!

Christine-

Wonderful news! You found a wonderful machine!

shelrox

Beautiful, and so proud of you for saving her, what a shame for her not to be admired for what she is..

kydeb

That's beautiful!! I would love to have that boat anchor!!

Grandma Peg

Good luck fixing it up, was worth the money.

Scakes

Beautiful machine and case! Have fun cleaning it up and using it.